Lead Software Developer - L2/L3 Networking Datapath

Project description

Perform embedded system software design and implementation for leading high-performance data networking products as a member of a highly capable and dynamic engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements, design, develop and deliver high quality software along with functional teams.
• Participate in SW Design reviews, articulate system software requirements
• Propose design architectures and solutions for new features and enhancements on Broadcom ASICs
• Experiment and project various performance/scale tweaks with optimal use of Board HW devices and SW resource
• Demonstrate cross functional collaboration with Product Marketing, SQA and other development teams to ensure software meets all performance, scalability, interop, and security requirements
• Lead datapath team, interact cross functionally on matters that require coordination across organization lines.
• Write functional and design specification documents and drive sign-off. Interface with developers, QA, documentation & customer support & program management teams.
• Participate in full product life cycle development.

SKILLS

Must have

• Minimum of B.S./B.E./B.Tech in CS/EE/ECE/IT
• 12+ years of relevant industry experience in Networking/Telecom- Embedded/Network Management
• Excellent programming knowledge in C/C++
• Experience in software or hardware-based packet forwarding
• Working experience with Broadcom ASICs - Trident, Jericho or Qumran
• Software management of networking HW resources such as TCAM, packet buffers & RIB/FIB
• IPv4/IPv6 routing/forwarding, PBR, ACL, Rate-limiting, QoS
• MPLS, VPLS, VRF, L3VPN, VxLAN, Openflow, SDN
• LLDP, LAG/LACP, Layer 2 switching, Ethernet
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be productive in flexible and dynamic work environments
• Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• Understanding of system architecture, SDK or Drivers for network processor or traffic manager • ASIC/FPGA preferred • Exposure to GO and microservices architecture